Guest Information for TFcon Toronto 2017

MICHAEL BELL

Thanks to TFcon Toronto 2017 sponsor The Chosen Prime we are happy to welcome back the voice of Generation 1 Prowl, Sideswipe and Swoop Michael Bell to TFcon Toronto 2017. The voices of Bombshell, Brainstorm, First Aid, Gort, Junkion and Scrapper in the same series, he then returned to the characters of Sideswipe and Scrapper for the video game Transformers: Devastation. Fans of the 80s will also remember him as the voice of Duke in GI Joe, Lance in Voltron, plus Grouchy, Lazy and Handy Smurf in The Smurfs. Michael will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long.
Autographs $30. Photo Op $20. Autograph and Photo combo $40.

ARTHUR BURGHARDT

We are happy to welcome the voice of Generation 1 Devastator Arthur Burghardtto TFcon Toronto 2017 for his first ever Transformers convention appearance. Fans of the 80s will also remember him as the voice of Destro in GI Joe. Mr. Burghardt will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention all weekend long.
Autograph: $40 (includes complimentary Photo Op). Photo Op: $20

SCOTT MCNEIL

Thanks to TFcon sponsor The Chosen Primewe are very pleased to welcome back Transformers voice actor Scott McNeil to TFcon Toronto 2017. Known to fans as the voices of Waspinator, Dinobot, Rattrap, and Silverbolt in Beast Wars, Mr. McNeil will be taking part in Q&A panels and autograph sessions with the attendees of the world’s largest fan-run Transformers convention. Additionally Scott has graciously agreed to help co-host this years charity auction.
Autographs/photos: Thanks to The Chosen Prime all Autographs and Photos will be complimentary for this guest.

ALEC WILLOWS

TFcon is proud to announce that Alec Willowswill be a guest at the 2017 convention in Toronto. Known to Transformers fans as the voice of Tarantulas in Beast Wars, Mr. Willows will be appearing all weekend meeting with attendees.
Autographs $30. Photo Op $20. Autograph and Photo combo $40.

JOHN BARBER

We are very pleased to welcome Transformers comic book writer John Barber to the Toronto guest list this year for his first TFcon. John is currently the author of the ongoing IDW comic book title Optimus Prime. He previously wrote The Transformers: Robots in Disguise, and was editor of the ongoing series More than Meets the Eye. He will be appearing all weekend meeting with attendees.

AARON ARCHER

Aaron Archer has worked in comics, toy design and creative franchise planning (trans-media) for over 25 years. Aaron spent 13 years on the Transformers Franchise where he was creative leader and partner across feature films, toys, video game, publishing, the ride, and animation projects. During his career at Hasbro/Kenner Aaron worked on a variety of unique brands including Star Wars Ep1, GI JOE, Batman, Alien Resurrection, Jurassic Park 3, and many other classic toy-lines. Aaron continues to develop personal art projects and is active in the toy and entertainment industry. Aaron shares his creative experiences and creation methods during speaking engagements and will seen in the 2018 Netflix documentary The Toys That Made Us. We are very happy to welcome Aaron Archer back to TFcon Toronto this year where he will be hosting a special Interactive Workshop. Tickets for this class are now available.

NICK ROCHE

TFcon is pleased to announce that Transformers comic book creator Nick Roche will be attending TFcon Toronto 2017. Nick is well known to fans for his work writing and creating the art for Last Stand of the Wreckers, Sins of the Wreckers, More Than Meets the Eye and various IDW one-shot issues. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

ALEX MILNE

TFcon is very pleased to welcome back Alex Milne to the TFcon Toronto guest list this year. Alex is best known for his work as the primary artist on IDW’s Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book. He will be attending both days and offering prints and commissions to attendees all weekend long.

SARA PITRE-DUROCHER

We are very pleased to welcome back artist Sara Pitre-Durocher to the TFcon Toronto guest list this year. Sara is best known to fans of IDW’s Transformers series as the primary artist on the ongoing comic book Till All Are One. She will be attending all weekend and offering prints and commissions to attendees.

ANDREW GRIFFITH

TFcon is pleased to welcome back Andrew Griffith to the 2017 event in Toronto. Andrew is best known to fans as the long time artist on IDW’s ongoing Transformers: Robots in Disguise comic book and is currently working on Micronauts comics for IDW Publishing. He will be signing, selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

JAMES RAIZ

We are pleased to announce that Transformers comic book artist James Raiz will be a guest at TFcon Toronto 2017. James is known to fans for his work on Dreamwave’s Transformers Armada, has also provided Hasbro with packaging art, and currently does covers for IDW’s Transformers books. His other work includes DC Comics’ Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman, and Marvel Comics’ Hulk. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.

JOSH PEREZ

We are happy to welcome back IDW Publishing colorist Josh Perez to TFcon Toronto 2017. Transformers fans will recognize his work from the pages of IDW Publishing’s Transformers Robots in Disguise and More Than Meets The Eye books as well as the upcoming Transformers vs ROM. He will be in attendance all weekend and offering prints and commissions to the attendees.

MATT MOYLAN

TFcon is pleased to welcome back Matt Moylan to the convention this year. He is best known to Transformers fans as the man behind LilFormers and a former editor and post production manager for Dreamwave Productions. You can meet him in the TFcon Toronto 2017 artist alley all weekend long.

MARVIN MARIANO

TFcon is happy to welcome back Transformers toy designer and artist Marvin Mariano to the 2017 convention in Toronto. Marvin’s involvement with the Transformers franchise includes Transformers: Rescue Bots (2013-2014), Star Wars Crossovers (2007–2010), the Transformers Movie (2007), as well as concept work for Armada (2001-2002) and Beast Machines/Beast Wars (1999) including the design of Obsidian, Transtech/Armada Optimus, Megatron, Cheetor, Blackarachnia, Shockwave, and Starscream. Marvin will be setup in the TFcon artist alley all weekend.
DISCLAIMER: Some guests may charge additional fees for autographs and/or photos. Guest appearances subject to cancellation or schedule change, due to professional commitments.